Understanding cervical cancer in the context of developing countries

Ali, None Farhad; Kuelker, Rainer; Wassie, Belaynew

doi:10.4103/1755-6783.92871

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“…A study suggested focusing on public health practitioners has a potential to improve the uptake of cervical cancer screening in the community [2]. Hence, this study aims to get a better understanding on utilization and associated factors on female health workers in Arba Minch town and Zuria-woreda public health institutions, Southern Ethiopia, from getting cervical cancer screening.…”

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“…Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that can be preventable and treatable through early screening [1], it is also a public health problem in the world including developing countries [2]. Cervical cancer is the 2 nd most commonly diagnose and leading causes of death among child bearing women in the world and more than 85% of cases and deaths are found in less developed countries [3].…”

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Utilization of Cervical Cancer Screening and Associated Factors among Female Health Workers in Governmental Health Institution of Arba Minch Town and Zuria District, Gamo Gofa Zone, Arba Minch, Ethiopia, 2016

Seyoum¹,

Yesuf²,

Kejela³

et al. 2017

Arch Can Res

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Utilization of Cervical Cancer Screening and Associated Factors among Female Health Workers in Governmental Health Institution of Arba Minch Town and Zuria District, Gamo Gofa Zone, Arba Minch, Ethiopia, 2016

Seyoum¹,

Yesuf²,

Kejela³

et al. 2017

Arch Can Res

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“…The global burden of cervical cancer is disproportionately high among the developing countries where 85% of the estimated 493, 000 new cases and 273, 000 deaths occur world-wide. (Ali et al, 2012). India, which accounts for one sixth of the world's population, also bears one fifth of World's burden of cervical cancer (Barillot et al, 2000).…”

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Level of Awareness of Cervical and Breast Cancer Risk Factors and Safe Practices among College Teachers of Different States in India: Do Awareness Programmes Have an Impact on Adoption of Safe Practices?

Shankar¹,

Rath²,

Roy³

et al. 2015

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Breast and cervical cancers are the most common causes of cancer mortality among women in India, but actually they are largely preventable diseases. Although early detection is the only way to reduce morbidity and mortality, there are limited data on breast and cervical cancer knowledge, safe practices and attitudes of teachers in India. The purpose of this study is to assess the level of awareness and impact of awareness programs in adoption of safe practices in prevention and early detection. Materials and Methods: This assessment was part of a pink chain campaign on cancer awareness. During cancer awareness events in 2011 at various women colleges in different parts in India, a pre-test related to cervical cancer and breast cancer was followed by an awareness program. Post-tests using the same questionnaire were conducted at the end of the interactive session, at 6 months and 1 year. Results: A total of 156 out of 182 teachers participated in the study (overall response rate was 85.7 %). Mean age of the study population was 42.4 years (range-28-59 yrs). There was a significant increase in level of knowledge regarding cervical and breast cancer at 6 months and this was sustained at 1 year. Adoption of breast self examination (BSE) was significantly more frequent in comparison to CBE, mammography and the Pap test. Magazines and newspapers were sources for knowledge regarding screening tests for breast cancer in more than 60% of teachers where as more than 75% were educated by doctors regarding the Pap test. Post awareness at 6 months and 1 year, there was a significant change in alcohol and smoking habits. Major reasons for not doing screening test were found to be ignorance (50%), lethargic attitude (44.8%) and lack of time (34.6%). Conclusions: Level of knowledge of breast cancer risk factors, symptoms and screening methods was high as compared to cervical cancer. There was a significant increase in level of knowledge regarding cervical and breast cancer at 6 months and this was sustained at 1 year. Adoption of BSE was significantly greater in comparison to CBE, mammography and the Pap test. To inculcate safe practices in lifestyle of people, awareness programmes such as pink chain campaign should be conducted more widely and frequently.

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“…This type of cancer is also the most common cancer suffered by women in developing countries [6]. Early detection is important to prevent morbidity and mortality on women from cervical cancer.…”

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Men's Participation to Support Early Detection of Cervical Cancer in Indonesia: A Literature Review

Kusumaningrum¹

2017

Proceedings of the 8th International Nursing Conference on Education, Practice and Research Development in Nursing (INC 2017)

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Understanding cervical cancer in the context of developing countries

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Utilization of Cervical Cancer Screening and Associated Factors among Female Health Workers in Governmental Health Institution of Arba Minch Town and Zuria District, Gamo Gofa Zone, Arba Minch, Ethiopia, 2016

Utilization of Cervical Cancer Screening and Associated Factors among Female Health Workers in Governmental Health Institution of Arba Minch Town and Zuria District, Gamo Gofa Zone, Arba Minch, Ethiopia, 2016

Level of Awareness of Cervical and Breast Cancer Risk Factors and Safe Practices among College Teachers of Different States in India: Do Awareness Programmes Have an Impact on Adoption of Safe Practices?

Men's Participation to Support Early Detection of Cervical Cancer in Indonesia: A Literature Review

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